Former Cleveland Indians slugger Joe Charboneau greets his teammates at the annual Matt Underwood Celebrity Golf Tournament, held Thursday at Ashland Country Club.

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Jon Spencer
News Journal

Who knew that "Super Joe" Charboneau, who opened beer cans with his eye socket, and Terry Francona, who gives off an all-business vibe, were kindred spirits?

Charboneau, whose crazy antics made him a cult figure in Cleveland en route to 1980 American League Rookie of the Year honors, just completed taping a reality series for HGTV called "Catastrophe, Inc." He and his cohorts fixed homes and rebuilt lives affected by natural disasters.

When it comes to massive reclamation projects, Francona might have Joe beat. Certainly they can compare notes. ...